we came down to pray a couple of days before the Fast day of the Ninth Day Of Av remembering the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. I came back with new perspectiveTo view click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDNmbNw_XyU
The world view of crisis and challenges is usually focused on endings or dead ends. Yet the TORAH views all challenges and difficulties as opportunities for New Beginningsto view click here
Torah portion of VaEtchanan Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 Moshe Kempinski We read in the Torah portion that always follows the fast of Tish B’av the following; Hashem spoke these words to your entire assembly at the mountain out of the midst of the fire, the cloud, and the opaque darkness, with a great voice, which did not … Read more
Torah Portion of DEVARIM Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 Moshe Kempinski www.shorashimshop.com The Torah portion of Devarim is always read before the Fast of Tisha B’Av. The portion begins with these words; “These are the words ( Devarim) that Moses spoke to all Israel, on the other side of the Jordan, in the wilderness, in the Arabah, opposite … Read more
Moshe Kempinski It has been an ancient custom to leave notes with prayers in the cracks between the Stones of the Western Wall The question is why would such a custom even be contemplated. First , these stones are on a wall that surrounded the temple mount that was not the wall of the Temple. … Read more
The Torah Portion of MAASEI ( Numbers 33:1-36:13) teaches us much regarding the way to walk the journeys of our lives. To join the Lesson CLICK HERE
Moshe Kempinski Torah Portion ; Matot (Numbers 30:2-32:42) The Torah portion of Matot (Numbers 30:2-32:42)is read this week with the portion of Maassei(Numbers 33:1-36:13). In Mattot we hear of the admonitions regarding vows, oaths and obligations. We read of the implications and difficulties that arise from the improper use of utterances and vows. The Hebrew words … Read more
The ancient olive tree never loses its leaves even in the winter. Yet the fruit needs to be crushed for its ultimate purpose. What does that teach us about walking in faith. To join the lesson CLICK HERE
